T w e n t y S i d e d
Totally unrelated to video games, roleplaying, or geek culture, I post this for no other reason than I find it to be an admirable demonstration of raw skill.
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Quakecon 2012 Annotated
An interesting but technically dense talk about gaming technology. I translate it for the non-coders.
I’m sure we’ll be seeing that guy on Mtv’s “Scarred” before too long… http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/scarred/series.jhtml
Wow! That was some CRAZY, right there.
Very impressive. :)
Boy, he’s got some set of palantirs on him, huh?
I’m just amazed that he doesn’t taco his rims.
That’s a solidly-built mountain bike.
Oh, yeah, and I guess he’s pretty good, too…
#4 That is a Trials Bike, you will notice that there is no seat, or even a seatpost. That is to get the extra leverage that you need to peform trials. Also the tires are made from a very sticky (in comparison to regular MTB tires) rubber, perhaps grippy is a better term. Much lower pressure too.
I hold trial riders in awe at the feats that they do on their bikes, and if you ever get a chance to watch a competition, perhaps google trials events in your area, I would strongly recommend it.
I had the honor of judging an event a few years ago, WOW!!! is about all I could say.
I love seeing displays of human skill like that, as well. If you’d like to enjoy some others, check these out:
Acrobalance competitions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jkjSF2VwP4
Parkour: http://www.tysoncecka.com/archive/uw-06-parkour-sampler-redux
What song is playing in the background?
It’s just a touch more impressive when it’s done on a motorbike.
Inane@7: “Going the Distance”, by Cake.
Inane Fedaykin: the song is “Going The Distance”, by Cake.
I wanna see the outtakes.
Big deal. He’s only using one wheel most of the time. I ALWAYS keep both on the ground myself…
You think those guys are crazy, check out these nutbars!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3-IhSkeYc&mode=related&search=
Yeah, there are a few edits in that. I’m sure he’s got his share of bruises and scrapes.
I really liked that one, as usual with such demonstrations. (Though my skill at bikes is at like 0 ranks) Still, it’s a great thing to see!
Oh my god tha5t was cool
liked the song more than the video, cake are awesome!
Well, the guy on two wheels was impressive, and the guy on one wheel (see link in post 13 above) was even better.
BUT!
I can do that with no wheels.